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Articles from filhos.pt about psicologia infantil for families.
Practical guides and answers about psicologia infantil, written for families looking for clear and useful information.
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A meeting with the school can change the direction of a difficult situation. With the right questions, clear information, and a willingness to work together, it is possible to reach concrete solutions for a child’s well-being and learning.
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Some children feel everything more intensely: noise, changes, criticism, conflict, goodbyes. Sensitivity is not weakness. The challenge is to welcome emotions without keeping the child away from reality, frustration, and the experience of learning to live with discomfort.
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Natural and logical consequences help parents guide children with firmness and respect, without threats. In this article, we explain the difference between them, when they work, when to avoid them, and how to use them at home and at school with simple examples.
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Not every child enjoys sports, and that doesn’t mean they lack health, discipline, or self-esteem. Here’s how to encourage them with respect, without turning physical activity into a battle at home.
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Talking about death with a child is hard, but avoiding the topic can increase confusion and fear. This guide helps you respond with honesty, simplicity, and care, adapting the conversation to your child’s age and to what your family is going through.
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A new baby changes family life and can trigger jealousy in the older child. Learn how to prepare them before birth, support them after arrival, and make space for each child to feel safe, loved, and included.
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Tantrums at age 2 are common and part of child development. In this article, we explain why they happen and how to respond with limits, calm, and consistency, without losing connection with your child.
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Starting 1st grade is a big change for both child and family. Here are practical ways to make the transition easier before and after school starts.
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Praise helps children grow, but the way we do it makes a difference. Find out how to value effort, encourage autonomy and avoid making a child depend on adults’ approval.
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Setting boundaries is neither being harsh nor permissive. It means teaching, calmly and consistently, what is safe, respectful and possible at home, at school and in daily routines.
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A walk outdoors may seem like a small thing, but it can have real effects on mood, sleep, attention and the connection between parents and children. Learn how to make the most of these family moments.
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An accident can leave scars on the body and also on confidence, mood, and the way a child sees themselves. This article helps you understand what to do, what to say, and how to support recovery with more calm, hope, and realism.
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When a child does not want to go to school, they may be experiencing fear, anxiety, learning difficulties, social conflict, or another kind of distress. Learn how to understand the signs and what to do at home and with the school.
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When a child screams because they cannot have what they want, the hardest part is often not reacting in the same tone. This article offers practical ways to keep boundaries, calm the situation, and teach self-regulation without turning every conflict into a battle.
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